In Central California’s gorgeous wine country, Cava Robles RV Resort recently celebrated their Grand Opening in June 2018. This new luxury resort in the rolling vineyards of Paso Robles has full hookup RV sites and cottages, as well as many on-site activities like wine tasting. Cava Robles Resort has a unique layout with three types […]
After 35 Years, This Popular RV Resort Is Closing In February 2019
After 35 years of business, Chula Vista RV Resort in Southern California is permanently closing on February 1, 2019 to make room for a billion-dollar city project. This resort has been long cherished by RVers for its scenic waterfront location on the San Diego Bay. Chula Vista Resort includes over 33,000 square feet on 17 […]
5 Amazing Places To Camp Off Interstate 5 In California
The main West Coast highway, Interstate 5, runs all the way from the California-Mexico border north to the Washington-Canada border. It connects most of the major cities from San Diego and Los Angeles to Portland and Seattle. It largely parallels Highway 101 and California Route 1, or more famously known as the Pacific Coast Highway. […]
Stay At This Waterfront Campground For Only $20 A Night
Here in the Pacific Northwest, where I live, a weekend forecast of sunny and 82 degrees is a guarantee for every waterfront campsite to be occupied. So, when we were traveling through California during the fall a couple of years ago with a similar forecast, we were surprised to find that we had our choice […]
New Golf Course Opens Near San Francisco
There’s a new golf course in Palo Alto, California—Baylands Golf Links. When it was originally constructed in 1956, it was known as the Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course. But earlier this year, the city-owned course underwent a major facelift and was reintroduced as Baylands Golf Links. Re-designed by renowned architect Forrest Richardson, the new-look links […]
Here’s Where You Should Visit In Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California, with a population of roughly 350,000, is the Golden State’s ninth largest city. Flanking the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley, about 110 miles north of Los Angeles, Bakersfield is much more than the agriculture it is known for. The city has long been associated with the country western “Bakersfield Sound,” thanks […]
This Seaside Village Is A Central California Gem
About 25 miles south of San Francisco is the picturesque seaside village of Half Moon Bay. While visiting this area with endless beaches and photo opportunities, you’ll hear the term “Coastside” used frequently. It refers to the San Mateo County Coastside, which is made up of more than 300 square miles of breathtaking California countryside. […]
Visiting Ballarat, An Old California Ghost Town
In the last installment I shared my discovery of the encyclopedia repository in the old mining camp of Reilly, California, and suggested camping in the nearby ghost town of Ballarat. Ballarat is a forgotten mining ghost town. It was founded in 1896 as a supply point for the mines in the canyons of the Panamint […]
We Found An Abandoned Dugout In The California Desert
Those of us over 50 fondly (or maybe not so fondly) remember encyclopedias. Before you could find anything you wanted to online, encyclopedias provided a wealth of information contained in a set of voluminous books that required considerable shelf space lined up in order from A to Z. Every school library had at least one […]
Explore Old Relics At This Historic Mining Camp
My wife and I love exploring old, forgotten places that seldom (if ever) receive mention in a travel guidebook. That is one of several reasons why you will find us camped in the boondocks. Seldom visited attractions in remote areas equate to lack of supporting services like motels, restaurants, and RV parks. Such is the […]
7 Reasons To Drive California’s Highway 120
The sign as you turn east off Highway 395 just south of Lee Vining, California states “Narrow Winding Road Next 46 Miles,” but don’t let that discourage you from driving the span of Highway 120. It is mostly RV friendly and full of adventure. The following is a list of things to see and do […]